Editorial: Imagine this solution

When we heard that the 2012 Imagine Solutions conference had been cancelled due to the economy, we were quick to say we hoped organizers could do some creative thinking of their own and get the important event back on its feet after two successful years.

We did not have to wait long.

The community is pleased to hear from Imagine Solutions and the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts of a new partnership for a streamlined conference series that we believe can be even better than the original.

Plans call for the Philharmonic to host and share in the proceeds from one big full-day session of thought leaders from around the world, followed by several single-evening events each winter season.

We believe Imagine Solutions is important for our area's cultural and entertainment scenes as well as the economy. It could add another dimension to our community profile and spawn other events like it. Provocative thinking could be an ultimate clean industry.